The G19/G23 RTF2's were formally announced for release back in November 2009. The latest RTF2's with crescent serrations look to have been issued June 2010. That makes it a 8 month run so far for the G19/G23 RTF2 with crescent serrations. With the other models and finishes for that 8 month period, that makes the G19/G23 RTF2 with crescent serrations pretty scarce. :cool:

The G22 RTF2 was first introduced for release in the 2009 Shot Show (January 2009) then the G17 RTF2 was announced for release May 2009. That makes it a 18 month run for the G22 RTF2 with crescent serrations and an 14 month run for the G17 RTF2 with crescent serrations. :cool:

The lowest serial known for a gillie RTF2 is MVExxx G22 (test fired 01/2009). The highest serial known for a gillie RTF2 is PEXxxx G23C test fired 12/2010 (PETxxx G23 had a test fire date of 06/2010). Anybody who has a GLOCK RTF2 Gills/Curved/Crescent slide serrations with lower serial than MVExxx OR higher serial than PEXxxx, please post your: beginning serial, model and test fire date (if known). Just want to get some definitive statistics on what the lowest AND highest serial that can be found for the gillie RTF2s and when they were released by GLOCK Smyrna. :cool: Thanks.

I am also speculating that 1 of the possible reasons GLOCK discontinued the curved serrations maybe because they are more complex and take longer time to machine than the straight serrations.

Let's get an official shout out from all GT forum members who has this potential collectible GLOCK. I'll start:

Let's keep the list building... :cool:
updated to include up to FireMedic-50's post

> GLOCK RTF2 with Gills/Curved/Crescent slide serrations Factoids:
a) G22 - introduced at the 2009 Shot Show with release date of Jan 2009
b) G17 - announced with release date of May 2009
c) G19 & G23 - announced with release date of Nov 2009
d) G23C gillie RTF2s exist
e) G22C gillie RTF2s exist
f) MVExxx - lowest known serial (a G22 model)
g) PEXxxx - highest known serial (a G23 model)
> Notes:
a) All currently manufactured GLOCK RTF2s are now back to the vertical straight serrations
b) G21SF RTF2s only have the vertical straight serrations (no gillies are known to exist)
c) G31 RTF2s only have the vertical straight serrations (no gillies are known to exist)
d) G32 RTF2s only have the vertical straight serrations (no gillies are known to exist)
e) GLOCK now ONLY issues RTF2s for Law Enforcement (blue label) and they are NOT for sale directly to the public as red or white label

orangevol

05-08-2010, 21:46

I have a 19 RTF2 and a 22 RTF2 with gills.

James Dean

05-09-2010, 08:56

I have a G22 RTF Shark Gills. Next week I hope to have either a G19 or G23 RTF Shark Gills. The Feel of the RTF2 and the Gills make it a great choice. I wonder how many were really made?

DWARREN123

05-09-2010, 14:41

New for me this year G22 RTF2 with gills.

Also picked up a G23 RTF2 with gills.

Larry V

05-09-2010, 20:16

I have a 22 and 23 RTF2 , 21 SF RTF2

dday27

05-09-2010, 20:24

Count me in..

G19RTF2 NYB Prefix

trozau

05-09-2010, 21:14

Moved statistical list to first post on the thread.

Let's keep the list building... :cool:

ju993rnaut

05-09-2010, 22:34

Glock 17 RTF2 gillie

mustang6112

05-10-2010, 13:53

Ordering my 22RTF2 on Wednesday along with a G17gen4 for the wifey, can't wait!

mustang6112

05-11-2010, 15:48

Ordering my 22RTF2 on Wednesday along with a G17gen4 for the wifey, can't wait!
Placed the order today for the 22rtf2 from Ed's Public Safety, should be here in a day or two!

pakettle

05-11-2010, 17:19

A 17 RTF2, love it.

MrVvrroomm

05-11-2010, 19:11

17, 19, 22 all rtf2's with gills

TcRoc

05-11-2010, 19:27

G17RTF with Gills

benji-g-19

05-11-2010, 23:04

I got one, G19 rtf2 w/gills

Brucev

05-12-2010, 12:43

Bought a G-22RTF late last year. I call it "Boomerrang." You know why. I very much like it.

herricane

05-12-2010, 13:52

I have a 23 with the shark gills. It is my first Glock and I like it better than my dads 19 w straight serrations.

deathpriest

05-12-2010, 14:40

23 RTF2 w/gills

mvician

05-12-2010, 15:57

22 RTF2 "gills" NBD serial prefix

weagle

05-13-2010, 08:25

I have a G17 RTF2 . I love the shark gills and shark skin textured finish. It should have been marketed as the Blacktip version.

Weagle

4GLOCKER

05-13-2010, 15:07

NZNXXX G-23RTF2 gills with born on date of 12-02-09. I will never trade or sell this pistol.

Glock 17L

05-13-2010, 16:44

I have the RTF2 Glock 19 Prefix NYB

mustang6112

05-13-2010, 17:15

Picked up the Hammerhead today, will post some picks this weekend. Big thanks to the folks at Ed's!

Placed the order today for the 22rtf2 from Ed's Public Safety, should be here in a day or two!

Armed-N-Ready

05-13-2010, 21:27

G17, G22 and G23, all three are RTF2 Sharks <^={

weagle

05-14-2010, 16:08

Picked up the Hammerhead today, will post some picks this weekend. Big thanks to the folks at Ed's!

"Hammerhead" is cool.

Weagle

chad1972

05-14-2010, 20:45

just bought another glock today, 17 rtf2 with gills, born on date 10/14/09, my other g19 born on 03/31/10

G-Caster

05-15-2010, 19:18

G19 RTF2 here.

TreacherousT

05-20-2010, 23:38

G22 RTF2 being picked up on Monday!

doubletapp39

05-21-2010, 07:48

G-19 RTF2 with gills NZL prefix

jlpskydive

05-21-2010, 08:16

23 with gills here.

joeledwards515

05-21-2010, 10:00

I am lucky owner of G17 RTF2 with gills and G19 RTF2 with gills and
G21SF RTF2 no gills.:wavey:
Joel

Rtfjim

05-21-2010, 14:42

I have a 2009 G17 RTF2 with the gills a 1987 gen 1 G17 and a 2010 gen 4 G17 but the gilled RTF2 is my favorite.:cool:

I got one!:cool:
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w222/pescatore52/ARMI/NEW-GLOCK011.jpg
I can see from the pic that it is full size but is it a G17 or G22? Let me know so I can update the model count. :cool:

edited to add: Found your previous post on getting a G17RTF2 so I updated the model counts, already.

slyoteboy

05-21-2010, 16:20

Ordered G22 RTF2 with gills on 4-9-10 , isnt here yet so dont know born on , or serial prefix.

trozau

05-21-2010, 16:27

Ordered G22 RTF2 with gills on 4-9-10 , isnt here yet so dont know born on , or serial prefix.
Update us when you get it so I can officially count your G22. :cool:

TreacherousT

05-21-2010, 20:52

What do you need in order for our glock to be officially counted?

trozau

05-21-2010, 23:51

What do you need in order for our glock to be officially counted?
Just do not want to count undelivered orders (just in case the source fails to deliver). Otherwise, just a post mentioning ownership of a G17, G22, G19 or G23 RTF2 with shark gills is enough.

TreacherousT

05-22-2010, 02:35

Just do not want to count undelivered orders (just in case the source fails to deliver). Otherwise, just a post mentioning ownership of a G17, G22, G19 or G23 RTF2 with shark gills is enough.

Gotchya!

orangevol

05-22-2010, 11:28

I have a 19 RTF2 and a 22 RTF2 with gills.

And then there were 3...actually 4 counting my non-gilled 27

Add a 23 RTF2 with gills to my list...:cool:

197632

trozau

05-22-2010, 12:50

And then there were 3...actually 4 counting my non-gilled 27

Add a 23 RTF2 with gills to my list...:cool:

197632
Nice! Only the gilled G-17RTF2 left and you'll have all 4. :cool:

45_Gap

05-22-2010, 16:50

I have a RTF2 with the gills in 17, 19, & 22, Looking for a 23 too.

G21H30

05-22-2010, 17:41

The wife and I each have a G-22RTF2 MVF (1-7-09) and MZW (2-6-09)

Brucev

05-22-2010, 19:16

I have a G-22RTF ... wonderful pistol. Named it "Boomerang."

trozau

05-22-2010, 19:58

The wife and I each have a G-22RTF2 MVF (1-7-09) and MZW (2-6-09)
Those must be among the first RTF2 issues. :cool:

R3508

05-23-2010, 20:56

Almost got G17 with gills, I bought the G20 instead (without).
Love the gills!

Got a G-22 fish gill special serial #NYM***.Had it a couple of months and love it!

glockfan9

05-27-2010, 22:13

count me in G19RTF2
PAR### january 2010

trozau

05-27-2010, 22:27

I couldn't help myself! Got a NIB G-19RTF2 gillie (ordered May 25 from Ed's Public Safety and picked up today, May 27 at a local gun store):

PARxxx - G-19RTF2 gillie - test fired March 4, 2010

:supergrin:

glockfan9

05-27-2010, 22:31

sweet congrats! we are PARxxx brothers lol

trozau

05-27-2010, 22:38

sweet congrats! we are PARxxx brothers lol
Thanks! I guess our G19 came from the same batch. :cool:

glockfan9

05-27-2010, 22:55

guess so. mine was test fired on jan 12th. got it here in orlando

trozau

05-29-2010, 08:55

I also posted the following information in a similar RTF2 thread:

The G19/G23 RTF2's were formally announced for release back in November 2009. The latest RTF2's with crescent serrations look to have been issued June 2010. That makes it a 8 month run for the G19/G23 RTF2 with crescent serrations. With the other models and finishes for that 8 month period, that makes the G19/G23 RTF2 with crescent serrations pretty scarce. :cool:

The G22 RTF2 was first introduced for release in the 2009 Shot Show (January 2009) then the G17 RTF2 was announced for release May 2009. That makes it a 18 month run for the G22 RTF2 with crescent serrations and an 14 month run for the G17 RTF2 with crescent serrations. :cool:

glockfan9

05-29-2010, 09:51

^ i like the sound of that. i feel soo special lol
-i was stuck between 9mm and .40 but when i just happened to run into the G19 RTF2 at a local shop i had instantly made my decision :p

Dogtowntom

05-29-2010, 16:25

Mine arrived yesterday.

G17 rtf2 w/gills NDVxxx

glockfan9

05-30-2010, 21:34

congrats, have fun and enjoy

G36shooter

06-02-2010, 18:44

Count me in, G22rtf2 with gill serations, purchased April 2010

maniDAR

06-02-2010, 19:46

17 RTF2 NPC XXX Born on 11/2009
Just love it i love the serrations and the grip
So far shot around 4500 rounds and no problem what so ever.

trozau

06-06-2010, 08:31

The thread is just 2 days shy of being a month old and we have a total of 50 gill serrated slides across the 4 models counted. If we assume that we only have 5% of the total counted here, that would come up to 1,000 total across the 4 models issued with the gill serrated slides. :supergrin:

Looks like the supply of available RTF2 gillies are drying up. From another thread, Ed's Public Safety no longer have any G23 and G19 RTF2 gillies. They may still have a couple of G23C RTF2 gillies as of this posting. It will only get harder to find from here on in. :supergrin:

dano36

06-16-2010, 16:30

G23RTF Fish Scales
NZN2XX

I have not shot it yet, should I or buy another to shoot?

JeepsterChris

06-16-2010, 17:18

I have a 23 with the gills. Also have a gen 1 and standard gen 3

Njanear

06-16-2010, 18:56

I just joined the club today - but now I need a separate sub-tally set up:

G23C RTF2, with gills, NGD7xx, DOB: 3/4/2010.

How could I NOT pick up such a neat pistol? :dunno:

sfguard

06-16-2010, 18:57

I have a G23 RTF with gills. I could have had the 19 as well and passed on it. I wish now I had gotten it

How many of you have this as the 'C' version?
Only you and 'Njanear' have posted having crescent serrated G23C RTF2. :cool:

Njanear

06-27-2010, 20:16

Only you and 'Njanear' have posted having crescent serrated G23C RTF2. :cool:

I have to give 'hasselbach' credit for tipping me off on those, so that makes a whopping 3 of us that have them as of right now. :cool:

Pops 1

06-27-2010, 20:18

I have a G19 RTF2 Gills.

Njanear

06-27-2010, 20:21

I have a RTF2, G-23C with Gills.

How many of you have this as the 'C' version?

Looks like yours starts with NGD, like mine does. If so, we at least know that our two know examples came from the same SN batch (my # starts with a 7 -is yours a 3 or a 8 or ??).

ChrisJn

06-27-2010, 20:25

April 2009 NBA2xx G22RTF2
199728

DT45

06-27-2010, 23:32

G17 with gills for me.

flieger67

07-02-2010, 22:40

G19 with the gills for me, as seen in my avatar.

It's a sort of "love it or hate it" gun, but I really like mine. All of my friends who've shot it have also liked it though my wife hates the grip texture.

Scouse

07-02-2010, 23:37

G19 with the gills for me, as seen in my avatar.

It's a sort of "love it or hate it" gun, but I really like mine. All of my friends who've shot it have also liked it though my wife hates the grip texture.

Go over the grips with a fine file, just till it is still good to grip, but does not hurt.

Thats' what I did, love it now.

trozau

07-03-2010, 08:37

We have 68 counted, so far. The lowest serial known for a gillie RTF2 is MVExxx G22 (test fired 01/2009). The highest serial known for a gillie RTF2 is PETxxx G23 test fired 06/2010. Anybody who has a GLOCK RTF2 Gills/Curved/Crescent slide serrations with lower serial than MVExxx OR higher serial than PETxxx, please post your: beginning serial, model and test fire date (if known). Just want to get some definitive statistics on what the lowest AND highest serial that can be found for the gillie RTF2s and when they were released by GLOCK Smyrna. :cool: Thanks.

Scouse

07-03-2010, 08:45

We have 68 counted, so far. Anybody who has a GLOCK RTF2 Gills/Curved/Crescent slide serrations with serial higher than PETxxx, please post your beginning serial, model and test fire date (if known). Just want to get stats on what the highest serial that can be found for the gillie RTF2s. Thanks. :cool:

Sorry NVE Glock 19

trozau

07-03-2010, 08:52

Sorry NVE Glock 19
NP. You probably have one of the first gillie RTF2 G19s. The lowest serial RTF2 gillie in the Serial Number thread is an MVExxx G22. :cool:

Scouse

07-03-2010, 09:04

You know my Buddy hated his, sold it to me, LEO sale, I get that sale also, G License Security.

You would bleed when I got it! Fine file till perfect, love it now, TruGlow sights, extended slide lock, Glock factory one (funny how they were not recommended by the Glock sling shot group, till they saw how much money they were loosing!) butt plug, left factory trigger alone.

Slug71

07-09-2010, 21:33

G19 RTF2 with Shark Gills here.
PARxxx

trozau

07-10-2010, 11:39

Took the postings from the General Glocking thread Head Count For Glocks With Fish Gills and applied the uncounted ones:

Post for adding 45_Gap's G23 RTF2 gillie to the count. Congrats on having all 4 gillie models to 45_Gap and nostradumass. :cool:

45_Gap

08-08-2010, 19:01

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/CW_Tuggle/Guns/DSCF0002-10.jpg

goldenoldie96

08-11-2010, 14:57

G22 RTF2 w/gills
NMF-XXX

Fastech

08-11-2010, 22:19

I have a G22 RTF serial number NYN-xxx. Test fired 10/23/09. Sold my 2nd gen G23 to buy this, and I absolutely love it!

jtc4313

08-23-2010, 15:35

I have a 19rtf2 and a 17rtf.

capefearglock

08-23-2010, 16:01

Has no idea that serrations would be desireable in the future. I knew it looked cool to me, but once they changed back to the straigt cocking serrations, the "gils" look better and I like the feel too!!

J

dtotheatothevtothee

08-23-2010, 17:19

So, should I not fire my new G17RTF2 & chuck it in the gun safe? Don't have the SN as I'm not at home...

Does your SN start with a 7 or something else? Mine is in the 7xx series as is one other, and then another appears to be either a 6xx or a 8xx (the owner did not PM back). Last time I was at the shop, I saw another 7xx in the case.

Glock Coma

08-25-2010, 19:48

Does your SN start with a 7 or something else? Mine is in the 7xx series as is one other, and then another appears to be either a 6xx or a 8xx (the owner did not PM back). Last time I was at the shop, I saw another 7xx in the case.

NGD6xx

capefearglock

08-26-2010, 14:02

Hope this helps - G22 RTF2, Serial NBE 2XX
Doe

capefearglock

08-26-2010, 14:03

Hope this helps - G22 RTF2, Serial NBE 2XX
Do not know born on date
Great info, had no idea of great info here!!

THX,

J

huntermania

08-28-2010, 14:16

I got a 22 rtf2 NMF7XX born on date 06/25/09

15rounder

08-29-2010, 13:48

Got a rtf2 g17 nss6xx serial # no idea on age

robin303

09-06-2010, 14:25

I have 3 so far and would like to get the G22.
Ser Born Rounds
G19 NZL 1/17/10 5614
G17 NSS 2/15/10 10,564
G23 PDW 2/10/10 5593

trozau

09-06-2010, 14:33

I have 3 so far and would like to get the G22.
Ser Born Rounds
G19 NZL 1/17/10 5614
G17 NSS 2/15/10 10,564
G23 PDW 2/10/10 5593

Thanks. I have yours counted in post number 93 (page 4) of the thread. :cool:

jvmucci

09-12-2010, 02:16

Count me in. A G19 and two G23's.

trozau

09-12-2010, 08:43

Count me in. A G19 and two G23's.
I had your G19 counted on page 4 post 96. I will add your 2 G23's. Thanks. :cool:

NBSxxx
Out of the 4 glocks I own right now, my G22rtf2 and G23 RTF2 shark gills are my favorite.

deathpriest

09-30-2010, 08:01

G23 NWHXXX - previously posted
G19 NVEXXX - New member of my family

mikey357

10-07-2010, 22:35

I have a G22 RTF2 and a G17 RTF2, both with the "Gills"...and have another G17 RTF2 with Gills on "Layaway"...will post serial Numbers after my next trip to the BASEMENT, where the SAFE is....mikey357

JRI

10-09-2010, 07:57

I have a G22 RTF2 with Gills,serial # NMCxxx
Test fired 06/23/09

Jeff

Scouse

10-09-2010, 08:42

I have two Gen 4 Glock 19s, love them, great mods, at last. But my carry every day Glock 19 NVEXXX Glock with Gills!

My hands do not sweat, or feet... Bionic? Who know's.

Out of the box? You would have bled, also your cover Shirt/sweater/jacket, would get hung up. First mod, dremel all right side, looks nice? No, but it does not hang up now, the line under the thumb dimple, right side, had a sharp point, sliced it off. Lightly went around all the sharp points with a fine file, still non slip, best finish ever, but does not hurt now.

Just picked up local used (like new) G23 RTF-2 with Gills & Glock fixed NS

NWHxxx 10/09 fire date Blue Label

anderson88

10-29-2010, 16:26

Gen 3 G22 RTF2 FISH with night sights DOB 8/6/09

D.S.Brown

10-29-2010, 17:34

Picked up a G23RTF2 with Gills from an Academy near my apartment on 10/17/10. The test fire is January of 2010.

Best,

Dave

Bentov

11-03-2010, 17:59

I saw a Glock 22 rtf2 at the range for sale today, only one problem...it is being sold with a laser sight and a bayonet!?!? A knife bayonet, seriously? They want $605 for it :crying:

Scouse

11-03-2010, 18:03

I saw a Glock 22 rtf2 at the range for sale today, only one problem...it is being sold with a laser sight and a bayonet!?!? A knife bayonet, seriously? They want $605 for it :crying:

You might want to wait!!!! I have two Gen4 Glock19s, Glock sent me two of the new springs, very happy.

kamonjj

11-10-2010, 22:50

I just bought my first G19. It happens to be an RTF2 with gills! Test fired 01/06/10. NZL serial number. Pretty boss stuff.

17L1

11-18-2010, 22:31

G19 NYBxxx

ElrodCod

11-20-2010, 15:19

Gen 3 g19 rtf2 PHU prefix....no gills.

trozau

11-20-2010, 17:41

Gen 3 g19 rtf2 PHU prefix....no gills.

Kewl! Some people prefer the straight serrations and some prefer the gillies RTF2. Enjoy! :cool:

500WE

11-29-2010, 17:02

Just today! Add one more RTF2

G23C with gills NGDXXX born on 3/04/10

Chainlink

12-06-2010, 14:45

Got a couple of the RTF2,s only one with gills..RTF2 G17 prefix NUT...Wish my 19 had the gills I really like the look but when I decided to go grab one all the had left was the straight serrations...grabbed in anyway as I love the rtf2.

gen4glock17

12-06-2010, 19:57

I am going to start saving for a Glock 22 rtf2. I can't wait to get one. They still have them at GT distributors :cop: in Austin, Texas.

The Toy Store had six more 17RTF2's left today. All with gills from november

Scouse

12-10-2010, 04:17

Got a couple of the RTF2,s only one with gills..RTF2 G17 prefix NUT...Wish my 19 had the gills I really like the look but when I decided to go grab one all the had left was the straight serrations...grabbed in anyway as I love the rtf2.

The funny thing about the Gills, they are cut back-wards! You grip more positively pulling forward.

No big deal, you still can pull the slide back, I carry one, a Glock 19, my problem? not sure if I can call it a problem, my hands and feet do not sweat, so the RTF2 finish is the way for me to go. But it is too rough! Took skin off.
I had to take it down with a file (just enough to still grip well, the side on the outside, I had too dremel, it was pulling the shirt)

Looks like a pro G19 now.

orangevol

12-10-2010, 09:18

The funny thing about the Gills, they are cut back-wards! You grip more positively pulling forward.

No big deal, you still can pull the slide back, I carry one, a Glock 19, my problem? not sure if I can call it a problem, my hands and feet do not sweat, so the RTF2 finish is the way for me to go. But it is too rough! Took skin off.
I had to take it down with a file (just enough to still grip well, the side on the outside, I had too dremel, it was pulling the shirt)

Looks like a pro G19 now.

All it took for me to tame my 3 RTF2's was a light sanding with 400 grit sandpaper. I cannot imagine using a file and dremel? Why not just buy a Gen 3?

Glock27NY

12-10-2010, 10:02

Got a couple of the RTF2,s only one with gills..RTF2 G17 prefix NUT...Wish my 19 had the gills I really like the look but when I decided to go grab one all the had left was the straight serrations...grabbed in anyway as I love the rtf2.

Ive got one with same prefix!:wavey:

jlpskydive

12-10-2010, 13:42

I picked up 3 new RTF/Gilled 17's today born on date of 11/23/10 prefix of NUW red label box and sequential serial numbers.

typeiiivw

12-11-2010, 20:05

G23 with gills NYVxxx

feathers73

12-13-2010, 11:53

I just picked up one. A G17 with a 11-16-10 born date. That surprised me. I thought they were done with shark gills

deeHKman

12-13-2010, 20:10

I have recently bought a 17 and 19 rtf2 with gills. My 21sf rtf2 no gills. All are my favorite Glocks.

brianr34

12-28-2010, 14:42

I have a G17 RTF2 that I use for IDPA. I really like the secure feeling of the grip.

Just curious how much the texture wears down over time. I am hoping it does not change very much. I would be bumming if after a few thousand rounds, the grip changes a lot and becomes too slick.

I do not carry the RTF2, so the only handling is during shooting.

If anyone has a few thousand rounds through their RTF2, I would appreciate feedback on how the texture is holding up.

texasvwnut

12-28-2010, 19:44

G17 W/Gills NUV*** Born 08-16-10

Unkind

12-28-2010, 21:13

My EDC is a G19 with gills (PED serial #). I just didn't see this thread until now because I never browse this section of the forum. :)j

EDIT: Oh Brianr34, I have quite a few thousand rounds through my gilled G19 RTF2. The texture is definitely smoother than when I first got it, but it is still holding up great. As a matter of fact I just shot it in the pouring rain a few days ago and it was great!

ElrodCod

12-30-2010, 14:53

You guys made me do it again. I just got off the phone with Ed's Public Safety. I put in an order for a G17 rtf2.

The G17 RTF2 is very nice. I only own one handgun and it is a G17 RTF2.

I have been trying to talk myself into buying a G34 for IDPA and sell the RTF2. The RTF2 texture is just so nice, it is hard to give it up.

YaDaddy

01-09-2011, 23:54

Scored a used LE turn in G22 RTF2 NVXxxx with the fish gills and night sights a few months ago. One of 10 available, so I got to do my own handpick and landed one that is spotless. I think the gills are superior to the straight edge serrations and actually prefer them. Dead balls accurate gun. First round out of the gun was a bullseye at 33 feet.
Looking forward to a little mix and match of the slide with a Gen 4 22 and an OD 22 that I will have in the near future. At least for some photos.
The way the Gen 4 shoulda been IMHO. Woulda been nice to have the new frame grip with the fish gills.

Scouse

01-10-2011, 04:45

All it took for me to tame my 3 RTF2's was a light sanding with 400 grit sandpaper. I cannot imagine using a file and dremel? Why not just buy a Gen 3?

I had bought it already. Carry it every day, NVExxx.

Left the 5 lb connector in, crisp release. TruGlow sights, great. Leaving the rough outside, pulls on shirt, when carrying, the only part that needs to be left alone, the back strap.

On a draw, gun stays still! No slip, which the Gen3 tends to do, the Gen4 main spring? not fixed yet!

I saw a brand new G17 RTF2 With gills at my local gun shop. If anyone is looking for one, Send me a message.

Arc Angel

01-13-2011, 14:10

...... Has any one noticed? the crescents are backwards! You get more grip going the opposite way? Unless I am backwards?

Shoots like a dream, carry and IDPA, no malfunctions of any kind, love it!

Yeah, until just now, I thought I was the only one who noticed this - Good call! (Someone at the factory must be cross-eyed.) Purchased my 3rd. gen. G-19(RTF2) on Nov. 1st of last year. The witness cartridge envelope is stamped April, 2010. The serial number is, 'PEDxxx'.

Don't really care that the serrations are backwards. I really like the RTF2 finish; so, of course, it's already being changed.

Shoots like a dream! 1,500 rounds through it, so far, all without the slightest hiccup. (Not counting the crappy, 'Zone 3' sights the shady dealer talked me into buying.)

I don't see myself ever owning another 9mm Glock; but, I definitely like this one. Sure glad I didn't fall into the, 'Gen 4 hole' too.

Hatchie

01-14-2011, 08:00

I thought the guy at my local gun shop was just using a sales pitch.
I bought a Model 23 RTF2 with the curved serrations because I thought it looked cool and it was actually cheaper than the Gen 4's I was comparing it to. I wanted a 23 to match my issued 22. The sales guy said he couldn't give me the LEO discount that they normally give but he did throw in an extra mag. I didn't realize what I'd gotten until I stumbled across this thread.
Mine is Model 23, red label with NZP prefix.
I really, REALLY like this pistol.
Ordered a 27 yesterday and seriously considering trying to locate a Model 22 RTF.
I'm really enjoying all the new (to me) info I'm finding on this forum.
Thanks guys.

I held a brand new 3rd gen. G-22(RTF2) w/ slide scallops in my hands this afternoon. It is a flawless pistol. The dealer is selling it for $520.00 + the usual fees. It's a very busy gun shop; but, if you're interested here's the information.

http://www.dunkelbergers.com/

CRUZ CONTROL

01-14-2011, 21:18

G17-RTF2 serial perfix NPB born on date 01/12/10

Hatchie

01-15-2011, 08:15

I held a brand new 3rd gen. G-22(RTF2) w/ slide scallops in my hands this afternoon. It is a flawless pistol. The dealer is selling it for $520.00 + the usual fees. It's a very busy gun shop; but, if you're interested here's the information.

http://www.dunkelbergers.com/

Thanks for the info but I'm gonna have to save up a little before I make

anymore "additions".

I've got a local dealer that's been great to work with too.

Thanks again though.

bigal1000

01-16-2011, 18:36

got a G22 RTF with gills serial NBWxxx

docj78

01-18-2011, 16:38

Discovered a G23 rtf2 w/gills just days after I bought my G23 "regular" last year. I was bummed b/c I really liked the grip texture--and agree that the gills look really cool/distinctive in a world of millions of regular textures/serrations. I still feel like if I could trade my current 23 for the RTF2, I would instantly.

...Came across another today, and almost bought it. I will DEFINITLEY be getiting another 23 soon, but have been leaning towards the GEN4. So to those of you that have the G23 rtf2 w/ gills--AND a GEN4-which do you like better?

Keep in mind, the gun will be for EDC/lots of range time. Most GEN4 owners claim the dual recoil spring is at least slightly smoother/less snappy, and that the grip is the perfect compromise. Help me decide...

Tarant

01-26-2011, 19:29

I have a G22 RTF2 with gills and I am loving it so far. The grip is amazing both on the slide and frame. I have had a few strange questions about the gills.
Q-Why would you get that done? A-It came that way! has been a common one.

Date on the envelope is 04/26/10

Only down side I see is the frame texture will wear down faster, but I will wait and see.

uzimon

01-26-2011, 19:40

gills are cool. are they more expensive?
sorry to threadjack

Tarant

01-26-2011, 20:16

No, from what I have seen they are the same price as regular, however I believe they are discontinued. So there are getting harder to find.

Ashylarry

01-26-2011, 21:26

G23 RTF2 with "gills" PET981.

MYGLOCK22G4

01-26-2011, 21:40

I ordered my new pistol, a GLOCK 22 Gen 4 a week ago. I have another 2 weeks to go before delivery (according to the salesman). When I receive it I will let you know whether it has or has not fish "Gills". I have been told that Glock does not offer the "Gills" on the handgun now.:wow:

nickster1

01-27-2011, 23:43

I have a G17 RTF2 with gills, NUU***. Love this pistol. No failures of any kind so far and the trigger feels a bit crisper than my earlier gen3 G23.

wvshootr

01-28-2011, 12:42

looks like I have the most recently made G23C RTF2 with gills. PEX-5xx born on 12-7-10 :tongueout:

jfxnc1

02-06-2011, 03:59

G17 rtf2 ngx-*** 6-11-09

Njanear

02-06-2011, 08:09

looks like I have the most recently made G23C RTF2 with gills. PEX-5xx born on 12-7-10 :tongueout:

Congrats! :cool:

Unfortunately, there goes my theory that they were a limited run in the NGD series.... :faint:

JoeAPD

02-10-2011, 15:47

G23 RTF2 Gillie PEVxxx born 12/10

Love It!!!!!

hunt_ak

02-18-2011, 02:25

You guys are killing me! I need a 19 or a 23 with gills....I'm like a fish running outta air!

KiloLee

02-22-2011, 05:06

I bought my G17 with the crescent serrations on 9-23-2009 (3 days after my 21'st).

looks like I have the most recently made G23C RTF2 with gills. PEX-5xx born on 12-7-10 :tongueout:

You might find this interesting - today I added a G22C RTF2 with gills to my collection. Its SN is PEX 04x with a date of 4-12-10. :cool:

So I got a full frame 22C vs. a compact frame 23C, with the same PEX SN prefix (differing in numbers by ~400) and with a birthdate almost 8 months earlier than yours... sounds like they left yours on the vine too long and they only picked it after it started withering (after it lost 0.5 inches off the barrel and 2 rounds out of the mag). :tongueout:

James Dean

02-24-2011, 20:39

You guys are killing me! I need a 19 or a 23 with gills....I'm like a fish running outta air!
I saw one yesterday brand new at my Gun shop in Lakewood NJ G23 RTF2 Shark gills

You might find this interesting - today I added a G22C RTF2 with gills to my collection. Its SN is PEX 04x with a date of 4-12-10. :cool:

So I got a full frame 22C vs. a compact frame 23C, with the same PEX SN prefix (differing in numbers by ~400) and with a birthdate almost 8 months earlier than yours... sounds like they left yours on the vine too long and they only picked it after it started withering (after it lost 0.5 inches off the barrel and 2 rounds out of the mag). :tongueout:

I was wondering the same thing about leaving it on the "vine" too long. Im not too sure about the withering part. I like to think of it as well ripened.:rofl:

QB

03-05-2011, 14:30

Just picked up two new Gillies. This makes three in total and I'm still looking for another elusive G19. Anyone know of a store that has one NIB?

Sorry I have not gotten back sooner concerning the "ordered" Glock 22 Gen 4 (Jan 2011), just got busy. I received the pistol on 11 February 2011, one week early. Came in a special shipment of Glocks to the dealer. Price was $395.95 plus tax (Military/Law Enforcement special). THE GLOCK DID NOT HAVE GILLS. Serial # RDC XXX . And yes, there is no difference between civilian and LE/MIL. Glocks. The ONLY difference is if you order directly from GLOCK for a LAW ENFORCEMENT / MILITARY bulk shipment and specify "special serial numbers (example ONLY -like Tucson PD would request TPD 001, 002, 003 etc.), otherwise serial numbers are NOT marked Military/Law Enforcement.

Njanear

03-14-2011, 19:38

Sorry I have not gotten back sooner concerning the "ordered" Glock 22 Gen 4 (Jan 2011), just got busy. I received the pistol on 11 February 2011, one week early. Came in a special shipment of Glocks to the dealer. Price was $395.95 plus tax (Military/Law Enforcement special). THE GLOCK DID NOT HAVE GILLS. Serial # RDC XXX . And yes, there is no difference between civilian and LE/MIL. Glocks. The ONLY difference is if you order directly from GLOCK for a LAW ENFORCEMENT / MILITARY bulk shipment and specify "special serial numbers (example ONLY -like Tucson PD would request TPD 001, 002, 003 etc.), otherwise serial numbers are NOT marked Military/Law Enforcement.

Neat.... but you do know that a GEN4 is not an RTF2, right? :tongueout: That's one of the 'new-fangled RTF3' models that was never cool enough to have gills.

MYGLOCK22G4

03-14-2011, 20:45

Actually, I thought we were talking about the "newer" models of "RTF" BUT no, I did not know that the new Gen 4 was a "RTF3". Thank you for the info.

Now that I have the Gen 4 I have to wait for a manufacturer to produce a "Slug Plug" for it. I have already added the "2 round" extensions to my 6 magazines, thus I am capable of loading 17 rounds in the mag (and 1 in the pipe if you like, I do not). But due to my "old" military training I never fully "top off" a magazine. When it was a 15 I had it loaded with 14, now that it is a 17 I have it loaded with 16. A lot of talk about weaking mag springs etc., for me it is just a "thing" from the past (M-14, original M-16, etc.).

flyandscuba

03-15-2011, 14:59

I stumbled upon a LNIB G19 RTF2 w Gills in a Pawn Shop this morning. It appears to have been fired very little - if at all - could pass for new. The spent cartridge was absent from the box but everything else was there. No idea of the "born on" date -- but the serial number is NYB8xx. This one has the Glock adj. rear sight (I'll be changing that) and I got it for $427.

Also, Academy Sports here had the RTF2 G23s with Gills on sale for $479 a couple of weeks ago. I missed the sale, but saw that they still had one in the case. I might see if the manager will still honor the sale price. If so, I may just have to pick one up to keep my new to me G19RTF2 company!

QB

03-15-2011, 15:28

I stumbled upon a LNIB G19 RTF2 w Gills in a Pawn Shop this morning. It appears to have been fired very little - if at all - could pass for new. The spent cartridge was absent from the box but everything else was there. No idea of the "born on" date -- but the serial number is NYB8xx. This one has the Glock adj. rear sight (I'll be changing that) and I got it for $427.

Congratulations on the purchase.

I've been looking for a second one (G19 RTF2 w/Gills) since I got my first one. I bet I've called 50 dealers and sent a ton of emails to individuals/dealers inquiring about one. Found one that was sold by the time the dealer go back to me and one that the guy decided to trade with someone else. Cabelas said they had them and then called back and said they didn't have any left. I even joined some more forums so I would have access to their want ads. Nothing so far. :crying:

I can find the G19 RTF2 but not with the GILLS.

iflyem1

03-16-2011, 00:10

I just picked up a Glock 22 RTF2 with gills. Great lookin gun. Cant wait to shoot her.

sullyxlh

03-16-2011, 08:13

And I have no association with them whatsoever.

http://www.sturmgewehr.com/webBBS/semi4sale.cgi?read=238762

QB

03-16-2011, 08:50

I was sooooooooooooo hoping that the gun for sale was a G19 w/gills......bummer!!! But thanks for the heads up anyway.

I can't speak for all the gilled RTF2s except for the fact that the 17s came both with or without factory night sights. There was a $50 difference in the price of the G17s (with and without factory NS) at my dealer's shop.

nostradumass

03-24-2011, 18:37

Took the postings from the General Glocking thread Head Count For Glocks With Fish Gills and applied the uncounted ones:

I have the g19 W/Gills ...forgot to come back and post it sorry :wavey:

ranchero26

03-24-2011, 18:49

I can't speak for all the gilled RTF2s except for the fact that the 17s came both with or without factory night sights. There was a $50 difference in the price of the G17s (with and without factory NS) at my dealer's shop.

at my shop it was going for $519 before taxes. is this pricing correct for with the oem night sights??

i wanted night sights anyway, with contrasting rear sights to the front one. oh well the factory glock ones will do :supergrin:

QB

03-24-2011, 19:01

Bachman Pawn & Guns (Dallas, TX) had a bunch of them at the gunshow a few weeks ago. The G17 RTF2 w/gills and regular sights was $449.99 and the G17 RTF2 w/gills with factory night sights was 499.99. They were the only ones that had them with factory night sights. They were also the cheapest. Other dealers had the ones with regular sights for $499 (and some even higher than that)!!

I actually paid $499 for my first G17 RTF2 w/gills because it was the cheapest I could find it. Then I ran across the ones Bachman had and grabbed another one.....$449 was too good to pass up.

I'm going to the gunshow Saturday and am going to see if they still have some at the same price.

At the same gunshow I also found some Glock 19s RTF2 but with vertical slide serrations (can't remember the price). Purchased the "one and only" NIB Glock 19 RTF2 w/gills from a very small dealer (from a small town) that must have had it awhile. He said he had more of them but when he looked he didn't.

Seems as if there are still a lot of the Glock 17 RTF2 w/gills around.

$519.........not terrible in my opinion, only $10 more than the ones I saw, and only one dealer had them.

ranchero26

03-24-2011, 19:04

not a fan of the scallop serrations. if i wanted could i swap to the vert serrated slide?

QB

03-24-2011, 19:12

Well they make the RTF2 with the vertical slide serrations now (some models, supposedly LE only but you know how that goes). Or you can buy the RTF2 lower from Glockmeister or Lone Wolf, can't remember who.

But yes, swapping works fine, at least between the GEN3s. I swapped one of my G17 RTF2 w/gill lowers and put it on my Glock 17C and it works just fine (all are GEN3 guns).

Funny thing about the gills......when they first came out I didn't like or want them, now it's all I want. Go figure!!

hunt_ak

03-24-2011, 22:03

G23

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l167/hunt_ak/Guns/c4c75ee4.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l167/hunt_ak/Guns/577fd506.jpg

trozau

03-24-2011, 23:25

I have the g19 W/Gills ...forgot to come back and post it sorry :wavey:

I did count your G19 already. I even congratulated you and 45_Gap for both having all 4 models (page 5, post 106). :cool:

357glocker32

03-26-2011, 12:38

Just picked up a NIB G17 RTF will gills today while browsing a gun shop and killing time. They had 433 on the price tag and they let me have it for 420!!!!!! I have been looking for a g17 and was looking for a good used gen3, but i could not pass up a NIB for 420.

QB

03-26-2011, 16:12

WOW that's a great price. I just picked up another one for $459 which was $10 higher than one I bought last week. And previous to those two I saw them for $499 on up. So you did great!!!!! I would have snapped that one up also.

flyandscuba

03-28-2011, 12:18

I just took delivery of a G22 RTF2 with Gills, factory night sights, and the slide engraved with "Decatur County Sheriff's Office" and badge. From the look of the seal, it appears to be from Decatur County, GA. The price shipped was $390 from a member here -- and the pistol could pass for BNIB -- it even has the copper anti-sieze compound in the slide.

A great deal -- and nice companion to my G19 RTF2 with gills.

CrimsonMKII

03-28-2011, 15:05

What a Great Day on so many different levels! I have located and soon to be the new owner of a G23c RTF2! I should have it by next week! This was supposed to be my CCW present to myself - but since I found it early I 'pulled the trigger' on the purchase. My class is on Saturday.

FWIW: I had a G19c on order with my local dealer for a month and canceled the order. Although not a Glock I am also a new and proud owner of a FNH FNX-9.

I would have loved to have the Glock G19c but ecstatic of finding the G23c RTF2 after having turned a cheek to one at a local gun show (it was gone on my return trip to the vendor!).

Anywho...

I'll let you know about the particulars when I have the firearm in hand.

Scouse

03-28-2011, 15:51

My own RTF2 is my carry pistol, much rubbed down, as it used to pull on my carry shirt! But it will stay in a holster, that a Gen4 will never sit, till the spring assembly is perfected, as it is not now with the 04 replacement.

The RTF2 is perfect for those amongst us, who's hands do not perspire (ME!)

trozau

03-28-2011, 16:46

I just took delivery of a G22 RTF2 with Gills, factory night sights, and the slide engraved with "Decatur County Sheriff's Office" and badge. From the look of the seal, it appears to be from Decatur County, GA. The price shipped was $390 from a member here -- and the pistol could pass for BNIB -- it even has the copper anti-sieze compound in the slide.

A great deal -- and nice companion to my G19 RTF2 with gills.

Congrats! You're the first poster with a LE engraved RTF2 with gills! We'd love to see it if you can post some pics. :cool:

wyoglock

03-28-2011, 17:42

G22 RTF2 w/ gills here

shootaglock89

03-28-2011, 18:21

G17 RTF2 w/ Gills is my Competition gun

GlockNoob87

03-29-2011, 01:32

I'll be picking up mine next week. But, does anyone know if glock discontinued these "gill-shaped" serration rtf2s or is it just another internet rumor? My local shop had lots of Glock 17 RTF2s and the guy at the shop where I purchased mine had told me he hadn't heard anything about the discontinuation of this type of glock and another dude at a different gun shop told me they had. So which is it?

GlockNoob87

03-29-2011, 01:36

Hey would you know how to translate the first three serial numbers characters on a gillie? Mine is PERXXX.

Njanear

03-29-2011, 06:11

Hey would you know how to translate the first three serial numbers characters on a gillie? Mine is PERXXX.

That PER is simply the 3-Alpha Serial Number prefix and there is no 'translation' to that other than your gun happened to be made during that production run. There is a Serial Number survey that provides dates for reference, but the PER is not listed yet. If you will post the necessary info, then you can become part of that survey. :wavey:

http://glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=17127260#post17127260

Don't worry - all the cool kids participate.:cool:

hank327

03-29-2011, 18:51

I just picked up a Gen 3 Glock 17 RTF2 with gill over the weekend. I bought it brand new from a sporting goods store.

QB

03-29-2011, 18:56

Academy has them and also had the Glock 22 and 23 last week (all with gills and RTF2). No Glock 19 RTF2s with gills to be found though.

Oh, congratulations on your purchase.

CrimsonMKII

04-03-2011, 19:28

G23c RTF2 here... took possession of it on Friday. My buddy has the next serial number up from mine. We purchased from the same place this past week.

NGDXXX

trozau

04-04-2011, 04:22

G23c RTF2 here... took possession of it on Friday. My buddy has the next serial number up from mine. We purchased from the same place this past week.

NGDXXX

Congrats! I counted both you and your buddy's gillie G23C RTF2. :cool:

rem.223shooter

04-04-2011, 21:49

G23 RTF2 w/gills, NZNxxx.

MATLOCK-G21

04-05-2011, 21:52

looks like I have the most recently made G23C RTF2 with gills. PEX-5xx born on 12-7-10 :tongueout:

Looks like I beat ya....just picked my new in box 23C RTF2 up today (it was in a case of other "DISCONTINUED" Glocks) crescent serrations and serial PEX-6XX but shows a "COLLECTED" date on the test fire casing envelope same as yours 12/7/10! I love this little gun!

I'm really want a G17 RTF2, and intend to purchase one I found locally recently. Can anyone tell me why Glock discontinued the RTF2 design?

Glock Coma

04-06-2011, 09:56

Looks like I beat ya....just picked my new in box 23C RTF2 up today (it was in a case of other "DISCONTINUED" Glocks) crescent serrations and serial PEX-6XX but shows a "COLLECTED" date on the test fire casing envelope same as yours 12/7/10! I love this little gun!

Are the mags in this picture the ones that came with your pistol. I say that because you show one with the old font numbers and one with the new font numbers. Look at the 4s and the 6s and you can see the diff.

MATLOCK-G21

04-06-2011, 10:54

Are the mags in this picture the ones that came with your pistol. I say that because you show one with the old font numbers and one with the new font numbers. Look at the 4s and the 6s and you can see the diff.

The gun came with 2 ambi mags they have a "2" on the bottom right side....and i bought 2 extra mags that have the older font and they have "1" on the bottom....i am assuming they are older..but are factory pieces.

heavyweight_4u

04-08-2011, 10:24

Are the mags in this picture the ones that came with your pistol. I say that because you show one with the old font numbers and one with the new font numbers. Look at the 4s and the 6s and you can see the diff.

How or where did you get your filling in the letters done? I have never seen that before but looks really nice.

MATLOCK-G21

04-08-2011, 10:31

How or where did you get your filling in the letters done? I have never seen that before but looks really nice.

white crayon!:cool:

heavyweight_4u

04-08-2011, 11:57

white crayon!:cool:

Thats one bad ass Crayon

OGteg

04-08-2011, 18:31

Looking nice,

You can color any gun any color, just google COLOR ENGRAVINGS.

Anyone have a G19 RTF2 with Moons....I BUY!

QB

04-08-2011, 19:46

Looking nice,

Anyone have a G19 RTF2 with Moons....I BUY!

Now don't make me hurt you ....... I've been looking for a Glock 19 RTF2 with gills for a VERY long time .....ha ha.

Glock.Man

04-11-2011, 10:13

Glock 17 RTF2 gillie
Glock 17 RTF2 gillie for me too.

huntermania

04-22-2011, 12:23

Just picked up a glock 23 rtf2 with the gills pex- *** from a member here thanks :supergrin:

9by19

04-22-2011, 22:55

glock 19 rtf2, NVExxx. test fire date 10/06/09. blue lable, i brought it used but i love the texture and wouldn't get rid of it for nothing.